After a month of Libyan revolution life, UCLA math major Chris Jeon has returned home. Gripping videos and stories are not the only items Jeon brought back to the States. He also carries a new found respect for the cost of freedom. more ›

Waking up to loud noises and looking out your window, it's easy to think you're in L.A. The crowds, the cars, the sun, it's all there. But Cairo isn't Los Angeles. But it could easy be its separated-at-birth twin. When it comes to attitude, culture and living, it's very L.A. Well, L.A. on steroids. more ›

You've probably been riding roller coasters since you were a kid, and one such thrill ride that was a first of its kind is celebrating a birthday today... more ›

Looks like Orson Scott Card (notably, the author of Ender's Game) wants to pull the right of revolution (the right and duty to "throw off" government) card from the Declaration of Independence. Usually, it's cited in liberal texts, but in a conservative op-ed in the Mormon Times has him ready to take direct action if Prop 8, which seeks to eliminate gay marriage, fails: more ›

Almost exactly three years ago, an excited Galaxy team ran onto the field in Texas to celebrate a victory over FC Dallas. The manner in which the team celebrated could have easily lead one to believe they had just won a hard fought championship after many years of shortcomings, or the like. However, it was merely a mid-season regular season victory. more ›

I ask you, ladies and gentleman, is there anything better than trick or treating? Is there anything more sublime than getting into costume, grabbing a pillowcase and taking to the streets in a search for free candy? I’m going to be bold enough to say that Trick Or Treating is the most joy-inducing, yet wholesome, activity on Earth and one of the great pleasures of being an American. But this pleasure, this delight, this euphoria,... more ›

Cardinals 12, Dodgers 2 - At least the Dodgers took the first game from St. Louis. They were hammered in the rubber game, as Mark Hendrickson allowed eight runs on 11 hits in just 2 and 2/3 innings. Andre Ethier was the only Dodger holding up the offense, with a double, triple, and RBI. Angels 6, Twins 2 - The Angels shut down Minnesota in three straight games this weekend. Jared Weaver lasted 7.1 innings... more ›